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Dawn Phenomenon = Cross-eyed, head twister. FBG this morning = 4.1...explain that!!!

Hi Beancounter, I'm trying to not worry about them going by the readings I get during the day. I've read that it only affects some people. Here's one to think about, does that mean we had the **** phenomenon before we were diabetic too?

Geordie90: That's what I was thinking. I've read about it, it's called the Dawn Phenomenon. I'm hoping that it will calm itself down as the diet progresses. Todays readings are: 6.3 - FBG, 4.2 (2hrs after morning shake), 4.3 (2hrs after afternoon shake) Redmans: Thanks for the very...

Hi all, It's my fourth day on the diet, going suprisingly well in terms of cravings. Haven't taken any meds since sunday night. The thing thats a bit worrying is that my FBG is rising 5.7, 5.8, 6.2 and then 6.3 this morning. Is this normal? The rest of the time it is well under, between 4.0...

Hi All, End of my first day, so far so good... Haven't had the need to take my meds as FBG was 6.7 then 4.0 2hr after my lunch shake, still got an hour to go before my night test. The question that I had was is anyone taking any vitamins on this diet? I have the obligatory Calceos, as well...

Hi all, Great to hear everyone is doing so well. I have finally started the diet to, today is my first day. I'm going to try and keep it as close to the Newcastle study as possible and monitor everything. Have managed to get hold of Optifast which is why it took a couple extra weeks before I...

Hi All, Well done on the results that all of you are getting and keep it up. I too am newly diagnosed with type 2 (Oct 2011) and have been gearing myself to start the Newcastle diet in Jan. My main problem is that my GP does not know about the study and refuses to read about it or help me with...